My Road Back to AFP
By Sherry Joy Hugh “I know my journey’s not over yet, and that life is a winding path, but I can only hope it somehow circles back to the place I belong.” – Nicholas Sparks My road back to AFP is closely linked to feeling a sense of belonging to …
2022 Giving Report: Unprecedented strain meets new opportunities for Canadian charities
By Shannon Craig It’s no surprise that charities have had a rough ride since the start of the pandemic. It started with the cancellation of critical in-person fundraising events, leaving charities scrambling to make up for lost revenue. Some charities were forced to quickly pivot programs and services online, while …
From the Heart:Brian (Barké) Nowak – Inspirational Philanthropy
By Michael Brooke and Cezarina Trone The word philanthropy comes from Latin and translates as a “love of humankind, often defined as giving gifts of ‘time, talent and treasure’ to make life better for other people.” This column aims to celebrate those who engage in philanthropy in all its forms …
The Role of Finance Continues to Evolve
By Daniel Oh The roles of CFOs and controllers have been greatly transformed in recent years with the increased demand for accounting automation and the need to adapt to change. Today, their responsibilities could include corporate planning, strategy, and connecting the dots between financial and operational data to drive business …
Inside AFP Fundraising Day: An In-Person Experience Again
By Michael Brooke Foundation Magazine had an opportunity to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter Fundraising Day at the end of May. This was the first time that the AFP had the chance to gather face-to-face in over two years. A quick glance over at the lanyard …
The Friends of Leith Church
The cemetery and buildings in Leith Ontario and the nearby Annan cemetery are maintained by the non profit association Friends of Leith Church. A strong flock of volunteers under the guidance and hard work of Jim Glaves (pictured), the chairman of the cemetery board, this group has been responsible for …
Fundraising Legacy Creates Endless Opportunities for Amputees
By Martine Lepine What began as an Association to assist war amputee veterans returning from the First World War has expanded over the years from assisting war amputees — whom they still serve today — to all amputees, including children. Julian Telfer Wan, 26, was born a left hand amputee …
The more miles they travel, the fewer people go hungry
Assurant, Inc., a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, embarked on the third annual “Turning Miles Into Meals” challenge this April to benefit core charitable partner, Move For Hunger. Assurant’s first “Turning Miles into Meals” challenge with Move For Hunger, a national hunger …
Communities Across Canada Raise More Than $5.7 million in support of McHappy Day
Extended by popular demand, Canadians can still purchase exclusive McDonald’s Canada x Peace Collective collection featuring nostalgic McDonaldland® characters to support RMHC TORONTO, ON–Canadians from coast to coast to coast united to celebrate the 28th annual McHappy Day®, McDonald’s Canada’s annual fundraising event aimed at raising donations for Ronald McDonald …
Food Banks Canada providing 13.5 million meals thanks to Walmart Canada campaign
MISSISSAUGA, ON– Food Banks Canada launched Walmart Canada’s 6th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change national fundraising campaign in support of food banks across the country, contributed $6.8 million, the equivalent of 13.5 million meals to help feed families and individuals from coast to coast to coast. Walmart Canada matched customer …